Scientist - Redistribution Layer (Rdl) Design And Fabrication For Advanced Packaging (All Genders) // Job-Id: 213-1

As a Scientist in our research unit Heterogeneous Integration Technologies, you will take on challenging and responsible tasks in the field of advanced packaging technologies, contributing directly to the strategic goals of SAL and supporting our group.

You will lead and execute projects independently, acquirint funding, publishing results, as well as representing our research at an international level. With your technical expertise and scientific drive, you will help shape our R&D roadmap.

• Research & development in:
  • Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP)
  • Through-Silicon Via (TSV) technologies
  • Die stacking and microelectronic system integration
• Tool responsibility within the packaging process line
• Microfabrication and backend processing in a cleanroom environment
• Design, layout, and fabrication of electronic packages
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Technical reporting and scientific dissemination (e.g. publications, conference presentations)
• Initiating of leading new projects and collaborations with industry and public funding programs (HE, FFG, Chips JU, ...)
• Occasionally project acquisition

• PhD degree in physics, mechanical engineering, or closely related fields, with at least 3 years experience in R&D in the research area
• or MSc in the relevant fields, with at least 3 years of work experience in industry
• Advanced knowledge of Micro-fabrication and lithography processing
• Knowledge of Electroplating, RDL fabrication and bonding technologies
• Knowledge of material science, with special focus on material testing & failure analysis
• Fluent English, German is a plus
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to work on different topics
• Willingness to relocate to Villach/Austria

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.963, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future